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Istanbul

Araka

Restaurant

Why we point you here

Istanbul's Araka holds one Michelin star, a trusted mark in a city layered with culinary tradition.

Araka has earned one Michelin star in Istanbul, a city where ancient trade routes and modern ambition shape what ends up on the plate. The recognition is current through 2025, and worth the detour for those tracking where serious cooking meets Turkish possibility.

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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11